Creative burnout is tricky to navigate. How can we create without burnout? In the flow of creation, we get deeply in touch with our feelings, find vital knowledge to help us understand the world around us, and provide for ourselves spiritually, intellectually, or even financially. Perhaps because it is so meaningful, the creative process can […]

Make time for your art for your mental health’s sake. In the course of living your adult life, your schedule can often start to feel like a hectic obstacle course. It can be a struggle to fulfill all your duties and still have time left over to live your life how you want. It’s all […]

Are you trying to let go of past trauma? Expressing yourself with art can help. When memories from the past resurface, it can be incredibly triggering. These triggers can be detrimental to ourselves and our relationships if we don’t have the right tools to process our emotions and get into the present moment. Making art […]

It’s simple enough to preach the virtues of creativity, but another thing entirely to put them into practice. Circumstance often disconnects us from our creativity, and without instinctual knowledge on how to return to it. Fortunately, there are plenty of motives for getting in touch with your creative side. Here are 6 reasons  to get […]

It’s officially the start of the New Year, and when many of us start to think about our new goals and intentions. What better way to do this than to create an intention board? If you don’t already know, an intention board is a collage that utilizes the law of attraction to help you create […]

In the grand tapestry of life, even the most vibrant threads can sometimes seem overshadowed by the darker ones. We all experience moments where challenges loom large and grumbling feels easier than gratitude. Yet, within us lies a powerful tool for cultivating inner peace and fostering a brighter perspective: the practice of gratitude. Creating art […]

Meditative painting Pick colors that make you feel positive and paint using repetitive motions, covering the entire paper with these strokes. Then, use a different color and pattern to paint over the first layer. What makes this technique meditative is the repetitive movement and the layering because you are able to intuitively and spontaneously create […]

Transforming with art therapy is simple. Art therapy is a tool used by many to access parts of the brain they otherwise wouldn’t be able to. This is because art therapy has a calming effect on the mind and body, allowing you to relax enough to access your true, authentic nature.  If you undergo the […]

Do you want to be a musician? Are you envious of the lucky impervious few who find themselves seated behind a choice instrument and express themselves beauty? Do you find your mind plagued by crippling self-doubt in the face of attempting to learn? Do you struggle to muster hope in a future where you develop […]

Therapy with Integrative Counsel is more than talking. It’s about taking action to better your mental health. For some people, there comes a point in their healing journey where talking doesn’t get them anywhere. Maybe you’ve already dove into your past traumas and relationships, are all talked out, and are craving more. That’s normal! Here […]